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VERA OFFENBACKER Obituary


VERA SOURS OFFENBACKER (Age 94)  
On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Garland Cecil Offenbacker; mother of Alan Cecil Offenbacker, Sr. and his wife, Jane C. Offenbacker; grandmother of Debra Jane, Alan C., Jr. and Amy Nicole Offenbacker; great-grandmother of Ava and Scarlett. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Monday, May 23 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 24 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, www.heart.org.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on May 22, 2016.

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Tina Schonstrom

May 24, 2016

Aunt Tootie was such a wonderful woman. Loved and adored by all who knew her. I hope that find peace in time with your wonderful memories of her.

With our deepest sympathy,
Peggy Gray, Ruby Mathey & Tina Schonstrom and families.

Larry Bailey

May 22, 2016

Loved Aunt Tootie, was wonderful wife and mother!

American Heart Association

May 22, 2016

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Sally & Randy Morrow

May 22, 2016

What a wonderful person "Aunt Tootie" was! I loved her and always enjoyed talking with her. God bless Alan and his family and please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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